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Schaffer MMA LLC
4.2 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Buffalo, New York
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule schaffermma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 716-225-6018
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’m a beginner with 0 experience and they took the time that was needed they were very helpful and was extremely encouraging!”
“I've had the pleasure of witnessing the positive impact Schaffer MMA has had on my grandson, and couldn't be more impressed with the overall experience.”
“I’ve recently started training private sessions with Joe and it has been the best experience I ever could have asked for.”
“Some of the most down to earth people you could meet that truly care about their students and fighters.”
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“I've had the pleasure of witnessing the positive impact Schaffer MMA has had on my grandson, and couldn't be more impressed with the overall experience.”
What members say
“I’m a beginner with 0 experience and they took the time that was needed they were very helpful and was extremely encouraging!”
“I wholeheartedly recommend Schaffer MMA to any grandparents, parents, etc seeking a family oriented school that will be a positive and enriching experience for their children.”
“Under the guidance of the remarkable instructor, Joe, my journey has been transformative, and I'm grateful for the expertise he brings to the mat.”
“The staff not only made my grandson feel at home they helped to build up his self confidence as hes alot smaller than most kids for his age.”
From the reviews
I don't know where to start to express how grateful I am to this school. I've had the pleasure of witnessing the positive impact Schaffer MMA has had on my grandson, and couldn't be more impressed with the overall experience.
I recently embarked on an empowering journey at Schaffer MMA, and my experience has been nothing short of exceptional. This mixed martial arts school, nestled in the heart of the McKinley Mall, is a haven for individuals seeking not just physical fitness but a holistic approach to personal development.
Great place can’t stay enough !I’m a beginner with 0 experience and they took the time that was needed they were very helpful and was extremely encouraging! Great bunch a people. If your a beginner and been thinking about it this place they have 0 judgement and I would highly recommend!
It was a little over 3 years ago I walked through the doors of Schaffer MMA and to this day, it’s probably one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life, not only because I got to be involved in a hobby I like, I also got to meet some of the best people in my life throughout the years there, what turned from…
New to muay thai? Start at Schaffer MMA LLC
Schaffer MMA LLC comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Schaffer MMA LLC
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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